Introduction

Studies have shown that outdoor physical activity, like exercising, promotes a healthy social, mental and physical lifestyle. To get the community of Charlottesville to take a break from their busy lifestyles, get them out of their homes to get healthy, we propose The Main Event. What The Main Event consists of is closing a portion of West Main Street to automobile traffic and opening it p to the community to bike, walk, run, roller blade or almost any other type of small outdoor recreation. Bringing the community outside would not only foster physical activity but would also foster a connection between Charlottesville residents and the University of Virginia community. The location also promotes this connection since West Main Street is an intermediary between The Downtown Mall and UVA grounds. The Main Event is a great opportunity to get everyone in the Charlottesville community outdoors and living healthy lifestyles.